Employment
FY25 Current Job Postings
Special Education Teacher
Naytahwaush Community Charter School is searching for a special education teacher to join our team. All licensed teachers are encouraged to apply. Variances are accepted. We offer excellent pay and benefits and our school is located in a beautiful lakes area. Our kids are amazing! We have a supportive board and the NCCS team is working on progressive ideas to address the opportunity and achievement gaps Native American students experience. Base pay is $46,680 and NCCS will give credit for all years of teaching experience and post bachelor work.
Please email a letter of interest, resume, license and three letters of reference to Nicole Jesness at nicolej@ntwschool.org. If you have questions please contact Director Beth Zietz at 218-936-2112. More information about our school can be found at ntwschool.org.
Primary TeachersNaytahwaush Community Charter School is searching for a first and second grade teacher. Our class sizes are capped at 23 and we have amazing kids! We offer excellent pay and benefits and our school is located in a beautiful lakes area. We have a supportive board and the NCCS team is working on progressive ideas to address the opportunity and achievement gaps Native American students experience. Base pay is $46,680 and NCCS will give credit for all years of teaching experience and post bachelor work.
Please email a letter of interest, resume, license and three letters of reference to Nicole Jesness at nicolej@ntwschool.org. If you have questions please contact Director Beth Zietz at 218-936-2112. More information about our school can be found at ntwschool.org.
Intervention TeacherNaytahwaush Community Charter School is searching for grades 5-6 intervention teachers (reading or math focus preferred but not required) to join our 5-6 integrated team! We have a supportive board and the NCCS team is working on innovative approaches to close opportunity and achievement gaps Native American students experience. Our kids are amazing and we are located in a beautiful lake area. Base pay is $46,680 and NCCS will give credit for all years of teaching experience and post bachelor work.
Please email a letter of interest, resume, license and three letters of reference to Nicole Jesness at nicolej@ntwschool.org. If you have questions please contact Director Beth Zietz at 218-936-2112. More information about our school can be found at ntwschool.org.
PCA Certified ParaprofessionalNaytahwaush Community Charter School is searching for a PCA certified paraprofessional to work with a kindergarten student. We have a supportive board and the NCCS team is working on innovative approaches to close opportunity and achievement gaps Native American students experience. Our kids are amazing and we are located in a beautiful lake area. Base pay is $18.50 plus excellent benefits.
Applications can be found at ntwschool.org. If you have questions please call 218-936-9420.
Paraprofessionals
Naytahwaush Community Charter School is seeking both general education and special education paraprofessionals. We are a small close knit community with small class sizes, serving grades K-6.
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, 2-year degree preferred
Duties include working directly with children, assisting teachers, recess duty, working with children with learning disabilities and other duties as assigned.
NCCS believes in "growing our own teachers" and encourages applicants to apply who have an interest in pursuing teaching as a career. If you already have a four year degree we will assist you with getting a Tier I teaching license.
If you love working with kids, the lakes area between Detroit Lakes and Bemidji, and making a difference in the lives of children, this is the place for you!
Starting wage is $17 per hour
Please contact Director Beth Zietz at 218-936-2112 or email Administrative Assistant, Nicole Jesness, at nicolej@ntwschool.org if you are interested in becoming a paraprofessional at NCCS.
School Counselor/Social Worker
Naytahwaush Community Charter School is located in the beautiful lakes area north of Detroit Lakes, MN. Outdoor activities are abundant year round! The community is close knit and supportive of education. We are a stable K-6 charter school existence for seventeen years, with great kids, amazing staff and competitive pay. We are seeking a School Counselor or Therapist/Social Worker for the 2024-25 school year. Please consider joining our team!
General Duties:
Work with current School Counselor/Therapist to provide an array of services such as:
Career exploration for students 4-6
Individual therapy/counseling sessions
Social/Emotional skill groups K-6
Classroom Social/Emotional lessons
Support Special Education teachers with social/emotional IEP goals
Work with home/school liaison to build strong relationships with families
Assist with 6th grade transition to 7th grade
Serve on Student Support Team (our child find team which provides support to teachers with special education referrals.)
Qualifications:
MN School Counselor certification, licensed social worker, or licensed therapist.
Experience with Native American students preferred, but not required.
Strong philosophy that every child is unique and can succeed.
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students and families.
Flexible team player mentality required.
Strong work ethic with commitment to excellent attendance.
Excellent skills and ability to work closely with current School Counselor/Therapist.
Salary dependent on PT or FT, license and experience. Base teaching salary is $46,680 plus benefits.
For more information contact: Nicole Jesness at nicolej@ntwschool.org or (218) 936-9420.
Electronic submissions preferred. Email letter of interest, and 3 letters of recommendation to nicolej@ntwschool.org.
Substitute Teacher
NCCS is seeking substitute teachers. We pay $200 a day! Applicants need to have a MN Short Call Substitute License.
CLICK HERE for Application / Documents.
Questions? Contact Director Beth Zietz at bethz@ntwschool.org or 218-936-2112